Section 314 of BNSS : Section 314: Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh, a resident of Tamil Nadu, is accused of theft and is present in a court in Maharashtra. The evidence against him is presented in Marathi, a language he does not understand. According to Section 314 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the court must ensure that the evidence is interpreted to Rajesh in Tamil, a language he understands, in open court. This ensures that Rajesh fully comprehends the evidence being presented against him and can effectively participate in his defense.

Example 2:

Priya, an advocate from Kerala, is representing her client in a court in Gujarat. The evidence is presented in Gujarati, which Priya does not understand. According to Section 314, since Priya is appearing on behalf of her client, the court must ensure that the evidence is interpreted to her in a language she understands, such as English or Malayalam. This allows Priya to effectively understand the evidence and provide a proper...

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